Defined Contribution Retirement Program (DCRP) …

1 Defined Contribution Retirement Program (DCRP) Enrollment Due to Maximum Compensation LimitsInformation for: Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) Police and Firemen s Pension Fund (PFRS) State Police Retirement System (SPRS)Page 1 May 2022 Fact Sheet #79 The Defined Contribution Retirement Program (DCRP) was established July 1, 2007, under the provisions of 43:15C-1 et seq. The DCRP provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, de-fined Contribution Retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability fact sheet addresses DCRP membership for employees already enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF), Police and Firemen s Retire-ment System (PFRS), or State Police Retirement System (SPRS) whose salary exceeds the maximum pensionable compensation limit.

2 The Defined Con-tribution Retirement Program (DCRP) if Ineligible for PERS or TPAF Enrollment and the Defined Contri-bution Retirement Program (DCRP) for Elected and Appointed Officials Fact Sheets are also available on our website at: enrolled in the PERS or TPAF on or after July 1, 2007, or enrolled in the PFRS or SPRS after May 21, 2010, are subject to a maximum compen-sation limit for pension contributions . The maximum compensation is based on the annual maximum wage for Social Security (see chart) and is subject to change at the start of each calendar , an eligible employee who earns in ex-cess of the annual maximum wage will be enrolled in the DCRP in addition to the PERS, TPAF, PFRS, or SPRS (as appropriate). Employees can contribute to DCRP on wages up to the annual Contribution limit under IRC section 401(a)(17), $305,000 in ANNUAL MAXIMUM WAGEYEARMAXIMUM WAGE2009, 2010, and 2011$106,8002012$110,1002013$113,7002014 $117,0002015 and 2016$118,5002017$127,2002018$128,4002019 $132,9002020$137,7002021$142,8002022$147 ,000 Employees who participate in the DCRP will receive service credit in their Retirement system account and will be eligible to retire under the rules of the retire-ment system.

3 The final salary or final compensation at Retirement will be limited to the maximum compen-sation amounts in effect when the salary was earned. Employees who participate in the DCRP because their salary exceeds the maximum pensionable com-pensation limit will receive additional income above their pension amount, which is based on the amount invested in the WaiverA PERS, TPAF, PFRS, or SPRS member who is also eligible for the DCRP due to the maximum compen-sation limit can choose to voluntarily waive partici-pation in the DCRP by submitting a DCRP Waiver of Retirement Program Participation form to the New Jersey Division of Pensions & Benefits (NJDPB).If a member waives DCRP participation and later wishes to participate, he or she can apply for DCRP enrollment, with membership to be effective January 1 of the following calendar members are enrolled in the DCRP when the annual salary exceeds the maximum compensation limit.

4 This may occur either: Upon enrollment into the PERS, TPAF, PFRS, or SPRS when an annual base salary is reported on the Enrollment Application that exceeds the maximum compensation; or When an eligible member s annual salary is in-creased to a level that exceeds the maximum compensation and it is reported by the employer to the NJDPB (either by directly contacting the NJDPB, or when submitted by the employer on the Quarterly Report of contributions ). Fact Sheet #79 May 2022 Page 2 Defined Contribution Retirement Program (DCRP) Enrollment Due to Maximum Compensation Limits This fact sheet is a summary and not intended to provide all information. Although every attempt at accuracy is made, it cannot be enrolled in the DCRP, members contribute percent of the base salary in excess of the max-imum compensation limit to a tax-deferred invest-ment account established with Empower (formerly Prudential), which jointly administers the DCRP in-vestments with the NJDPB.

5 Member contributions are matched by a three percent employer contribu-tion based on the salary in excess of the maximum compensation is important that an employer enroll a DCRP-eligi-ble member as soon as it is known that the employ-ee s annual salary will exceed the maximum com-pensation so the DCRP account can be established in advance of collection of any required contributions . contributions are required from the date of DCRP eli-gibility. If any back deductions are owed, employers must schedule and remit them to the DCRP. TransfersEmployees who transfer employment will not be sub-ject to maximum compensation limits or DCRP en-rollment if: The transferring employee was a member of the PERS or TPAF on or before June 30, 2007; or The transferring employee was a member of the PFRS or SPRS on or before May 21, 2010; and If the member is transferring to an eligible position without a break in service; or If any break in service is 24 months or less from the date of the last Contribution to the Retirement system and the member s ac-count has not been withdrawn.

6 Or If any break in service is 24 months or less from the end of an approved leave of a member transfers after a break in service that falls beyond the 24-month exceptions described above, the member will be subject to the maximum compensation rules and DCRP PERS, TPAF, PFRS, SPRS, or Alternate Benefits Program (ABP) member who becomes eligible and is enrolled in the DCRP is immediately vested in the DCRP. As a vested member, you have a right to a benefit at Retirement based on both the employee and employer contributions to the occurs when a DCRP member separates from covered employment and submits a request to Empower for a withdrawal of contributions . Only the member s contributions are available for withdraw-al employer contributions are forfeited.

7 After a withdrawal, the individual is eligible for re-enrollment in the DCRP or enrollment in another New Jersey State-administered Retirement system upon return to covered occurs when a DCRP member separates from covered employment and elects to receive a distribution of funds containing both employer and employee contributions plus interest. This action deems the former participant as retired and, there-fore, ineligible to re-enroll in the DCRP or participate in any other New Jersey State-administered retire-ment ABP/DCRP Withdrawal Request Acknowledg-ment Receipt must be completed in order to receive funds. This form is available in the Publications section of our for RetirementSix months before Retirement , a member should con-tact his/her employer and Empower for information regarding DCRP benefits and DCRP member may elect to receive all or a portion of his/her account in a lump-sum distribution, or in a variety of periodic payment methods.

8 Please con-tact your administrative services provider for more information. All returns of contributions and earnings are considered taxable in the year they are received; therefore, the type of payout plan should be consid-ered carefully prior to is no minimum Retirement age under the DCRP. The member will automatically be considered retired, regardless of age, if there is any distribution of vested contributions . A member may take a distribution at any time after termination of employment; however, if you return to public employment in New Jersey, you cannot participate in any New Jersey State-administered Retirement system. DCRP members considering fu-ture employment in a position covered by any of the New Jersey State-administered Retirement systems should carefully consider this impact before request-ing a Benefits at RetirementPlease note that service time from enrollment in the DCRP cannot be used to qualify for State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) or School Employees Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) coverage at re-tirement.

9 However, Retirement system members who also participate in the DCRP through earnings in excess of the maximum wage will continue to earn credit toward SHBP/SEHBP coverage through their Retirement system 3 May 2022 Fact Sheet #79 Defined Contribution Retirement Program (DCRP) Enrollment Due to Maximum Compensation LimitsThis fact sheet is a summary and not intended to provide all information. Although every attempt at accuracy is made, it cannot be contact your employer s human resources office or benefits administrator to ask about health benefit coverage options available in INSURANCE COVERAGEW hile employed, PERS, TPAF, PFRS, or SPRS members enrolled in the DCRP are covered by em-ployer-paid life insurance, payable to their designat-ed beneficiaries in the amount of of times the an-nual base salary on which DCRP contributions are based.

10 This coverage is available without a medical examination to members under age 60. Newly en-rolled members 60 years of age or older must under-go a medical examination to qualify. DCRP members will continue to be insured for up to two years if on an approved leave of absence without pay for personal : The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) classifies all life insurance coverage over $50,000 as a fringe benefit subject to taxation. While the amount of the life insurance coverage is not taxable, the premium required to pay for the life insurance coverage is tax-able. Members can elect to waive insurance cover-age over $50,000 at any time. Upon Retirement , life insurance under the DCRP is reduced to 3/16 of the annual base salary on which DCRP contributions were based.